Sunday, August 4, 2019

Two U.S. mass shootings in less than 24 hours & Cyclists honor man killed in crash

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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At least 9 killed, 26 injured in Ohio in the second mass shooting in 24 hours in U.S.

Nine people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter is also deceased, police said.

El Paso mass shooting: 20 killed and 26 injured in attack at Texas shopping complex, officials say

A young gunman opened fire in an El Paso, Texas, shopping area packed with as many as 3,000 people during the busy back-to-school season Saturday, leaving 20 dead and more than two dozen injured.

Cyclists ride to honor man killed in crash, advocate for safety laws: 'We all want to get home'

A dismal morning in Saint Cloud Saturday was fitting for what Paul Pikel had planned: A memorial for his friend David McGrinn, who died last month after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle near the Orlando International Airport.

Two people apparently bitten by sharks in New Smyrna Beach, officials say

Two surfers apparently suffered shark bites at New Smyrna Beach within minutes of each other on Saturday afternoon, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

Boy, 5, drowns at Daytona Beach water park

A 5-year-old boy died Saturday after he was pulled from the wave pool at a Daytona Beach water park, park officials said in a social media post.

Civil rights groups seek to bar controversial bill aimed at restricting ex-felon voting rights

In the latest legal battle surrounding a controversial bill that places restrictions on ex-felons' voting rights, national advocacy groups on Saturday announced they were seeking a preliminary injunction to immediately block the new law from taking effect, arguing it's unconstitutional and places a "price tag on a person's right to vote."

Former school monitor charged with possessing child pornography

Antonio Alejandro Berrios, 32, of Weston, is accused of possessing child pornography, the Broward Sheriff's Office said. He had previously worked as a child care monitor in the Broward school district for five years, according to district records.

Lake County reminds us all, again, why reparations need to happen | Commentary

Local examples of racial bias in Lake County aren't isolated circumstances shaped by the missteps of well-intentioned officials working inside public institutions. These are examples of systemic discrimination festering inside of a sheriff's office, local government and schools.

Orlando City attack roars as Lions net 2-0 home win over FC Dallas

Orlando City lit a spark in its attack on Saturday night against FC Dallas, building off of scoring chances to secure a 2-0 win at home.

Danny White opens door to 2-for-1 series between UCF, Gators | Commentary

UCF athletics director Danny White opened the door to a legitimate two-for-one series with the Florida Gators as long as the home game is at the Knights' Spectrum Stadium and not Orlando's Camping World Stadium.

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